Obituaries

Nov 25, 2023

Jimmie Lee Wiles, 80 of Taylorsville died Saturday November 25, 2023 at his home.

Born September 3, 1943 in Anderson he was the son of Leo Wiles and Mildred M. Merle Wiles.  He married Joan Shown June 24, 1967 and she preceded him in death January 22, 2016.

Jimmie was employed as a truck driver...

Nov 23, 2023

Lowell Thompson, 70, passed away in Hope, IN on November 23rd.

Lowell was born April 4th, 1953 in Columbus, IN to Harold and Betty Thompson Hepburn. His early years were spent in Edinburgh, IN, but the family later moved to Hope, where he attended Hauser High School and met his wife, Susan. The couple spent time in...

Nov 19, 2023

Dean Lane, 85, of Hope, passed away on Sunday, November 19, 2023 at his home.

Born on June 1, 1938 in Columbus, Dean was the son of Richard B. and Marie Odeta Lane. He married Peggy Kelly on December 23, 1984.

Dean had retired from Contractors United Incorporated. In his younger years, he attended East...

Nov 15, 2023

Virginia Mae Hastings Anderson, age 91 of Columbus, IN, formerly of the Grammer, IN area, died November 15, 2023 at Greentree Assisted Living Facility.

She grew up on the family farm near Delaware, IN and graduated from Napoleon High School in 1950, and Indiana Business School in 1969.

As a child, Virginia was a member...

Nov 2, 2023

Rosanna Mae (Sandefur)Oldham was born on February 6, 1938 in Vernon, IN. She was the beloved daughter of Ivory and Florence (Brooks) Sandefur and sister to 8 siblings.

She was married to Glen Oldham on December 28th, 1958. They shared 48 years together. Their wedding was held at Hartsville Church of Christ where they remained members and...

Oct 30, 2023

Donald Wayne Mize passed away on October 30th at Our Hospice of South Central Indiana after a short illness.  He was born Monday, March 10, 1930 to George Lee Mize and Bernice Irene Tuell Mize in Seymour, Indiana.  He attended school in Hope, Indiana, and graduated high school in Sikeston, Missouri.  His dad owned a music store in both...

Oct 29, 2023

Terry Allen Pate, 63, of O'Fallon, IL formerly of Hope passed away October 29, 2023 at his home.

Born December 29, 1960 in Los Angelas, CA, he was the son of Charles H. Pate and Joyce Ann Turner Pate.  He married Angie Andrews October 17, 1979 and she survives.

Terry was employed as a training...

Oct 24, 2023

William "Bernard" Hull, 94, of Columbus passed away on Tuesday, October 24, 2023 at IU Health Methodist Hospital.  Born on September 14, 1929 in Hope, Bernard was the son of Frank and Mary Louise Woehler Hull.  He married Monika Martin on June 13, 1960 in Germany.

Bernard retired from the military after serving in the United States...

Oct 22, 2023

Larry L. Thayer, 83, of Hope, passed away on Sunday, October 22, 2023 at his home.

Born on September 18, 1940 in Hope, Larry was the son of William and Ruby Burns Thayer. He married Patricia A. Lemons on January 5, 1963.

Larry served in the United States Army from 1958 to 1961 as a...

Oct 21, 2023

Wanda M. Harris, 86 of Columbus passed away Sunday October 22, 2023 at Columbus Regional Hospital.

Born August 17, 1937 in Columbus, she was the daughter of Cecil Orine Harris and Velma Mae Miller Harris.

Wanda had several employments in her lifetime.  The first being at Como Plastics in Columbus, then in New York on...

Oct 6, 2023

Randy Earl Cain, 65, of Hope, IN, passed away at home on the morning of October 6, 2023 with his beloved wife Andrea at his side.

Born August 26, 1958 to Evelyn Aileen (Hill) Cain-Browning and Lynn Earl Cain in Phoenix, Arizona.

Randy graduated in 1977 from Columbus East High School in Columbus, Indiana.

Sep 27, 2023

Lu Anne James, 69, of Columbus, Indiana and Largo, Florida, passed away Wednesday, September 27, 2023 at Columbus Regional Health.

Born on October 1, 1954 in Shelbyville, IN, she was the daughter of Lawrence James Miller and Mary Grace (Kissling) Miller. She married (Morris) Ed James on September 15, 2012. He proceeded her in death.

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Sep 20, 2023

Lloyd L. Douglas, 80, of Franklin passed away Wednesday September 20, 2023 at Franciscan Health.

Born May 18, 1943 in Shelby County he was the son of Robert H. and Mignon Banks Douglas.  He married Susan Owens October 12, 1973 and she preceded him in death June 2, 2018.

Lloyd retired from Indiana State Highway...

Sep 20, 2023

Gordon W. Milby, 74, of Flat Rock, passed away on Wednesday, September 20, 2023 at Our Hospice of South Central Indiana.

Born on March 3, 1949 in Green County, Kentucky, Gordon was the son of Dennis and Exie Elmore Milby. He married Wanda Alexander on December 23, 1972.

Gordon retired from Mac Beath Hardwood Company...

Sep 10, 2023

Richard Thayer Keller was born in Columbus, IN on September 28, 1961.  Richard was the first born of Glen Stanley Keller and Carol Jane Thayer Keller.

Richard was a graduate of Hauser High School class of 1979. While in high school Richard played baseball; was a cheerleader; and since his dad was the principal, he became the...

Sep 8, 2023

Gary Lee Hill, of Columbus, died peacefully on September 8, 2023 at his home surrounded by his loving family. He was 86 years old, born August 18, 1937 in Lincoln, Nebraska to George and Thelma (McCoy) Hill. He married Joyce (Gallert) Hill on August 30, 1959, celebrating 64 wonderful years together. She survives.

Gary was a man...

Sep 8, 2023

Eleanor J. (Titus) Settle passed away at home at 8:45PM, on September 8, 2023. She was 84 years old. Born on January 28, 1939, to Oren E. Titus and Reba Reed Titus, she was the oldest of 4 children. She is survived by her sister Joyce Titus Meier and brother Daniel Titus. Her brother, Ken, preceded her in death....

Sep 7, 2023

Tammie Jo Enstrom, 53, of Edinburgh, passed away on Thursday, September 7, 2023.

Born on July 18, 1970 in Indianapolis, Tammie was the daughter of John and Mary Gearhart Enstrom.

Tammie was employed at Cummins as a database administrator. She attended Grace Assembly of God in Greenwood.

Tammie was the sparkle in anyone's...

Sep 1, 2023

Janie Nasby, 87, of Columbus, passed peacefully at home on Friday, September 1, 2023, surrounded by family.

Born on June 9, 1936 in Columbus, Janie was the daughter of Arthur and Goldie Marie Whittington Dobbs. She grew up mostly in Columbus and also lived in Westport, graduating from Sandcreek High School.  She married Maxwell Nasby on September...

Aug 16, 2023

Mary "Pokie" Laudick, of Hope, passed away on August 16, 2023 at her home after a lengthy battle with ALS.

Born on April 16 in Cincinnati Ohio, Pokie was the daughter of Chester Lonaker and Roberta Cecil Vaughn.

Pokie was a beautician and owned her own hair salon on Washington Street in Columbus.

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